'mahl-stick' definitions:

Definition of 'mahl-stick'

From: GCIDE
  • mahlstick \mahl"stick`\, mahl-stick \mahl"-stick`\, n. [G. malerstock; maler a painter + stock stick.] A long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush while painting. Same as Maul-stick. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'mahl-stick'

From: GCIDE
  • maulstick \maul"stick`\, maul-stick \maul"-stick`\, n. [G. malerstock; maler a painter + stock stick.] A stick used by painters as a rest for the hand while working. [Written also mahl-stick and mahlstick.] [1913 Webster]